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| Real Name: | Steven Wackenier | | Profile: | Influential Belgian Vocalist/Guitarist who, starting with Neuthrone in 1992, pioneered doom metal in Belgium. After the demise of Neuthrone, Steve was a member of the experimental doom outfit Cower from 1996 until 1997. Thee Plague of Gentlemen rose from the ashes of Cower in 1999, and developed a formidable live reputation despite numerous lineup changes over the years and sparse output consisting of two demo CDRs entitled Motown Misfortune and Banishment of Serpents, a split 7" with American Heritage, a 7" on Southern Lord, and several compilation appearances. The 2005 release of their first full-length album, Primula Pestis, became their crowning achievement which garnered enthusiastic reviews and was followed by hugely successful European tours. The band was recording their second full-length, Serpentcult, when Steve's reputation and esteem were forever ruined after an arrest in July 2006. The Belgian media initally reported that Wackenier was arrested for child rape despite being charged with and ultimately sentenced to 5 years for "lewd acts" with minors. | | In Groups: | Cower, Neuthrone, Thee Plague Of Gentlemen |
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